I’m making the bet that after the midterms there’s going to be a much greater willingness to come to the table and get things done.
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@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Oct 14, 2026
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@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Oct 14, 2026
On the public option piece, that is a place to start the debate.
@marlinstutzman· IN· Oct 14, 2026
While many enjoy gambling as entertainment, several of our neighbors will eventually fall victim to the proposed casino as it seeks to generate profit off the backs of hard-working Hoosiers.
@marlinstutzman· IN· Oct 14, 2026
Expanding addictive gaming into our untapped territory will upset the favorable economic development our community has fostered.
@marlinstutzman· IN· Oct 14, 2026
The values Hoosiers hold in Northeast Indiana simply do not align with the moral decay casinos represent.